See Behind-The-Scenes Video of WKU President Jumping Out of Airplane

WKU Public Radio

Published November 17, 2014 at 9:59 AM CST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHnkQLHf-s&feature=youtu.be

Before kickoff of the November 15, 2014 matchup between Army and WKU Football, WKU President Gary Ransdell delivered the game ball from 13,500 feet above Houchens-Smith Stadium in a tandem jump with the US Army Golden Knights.

President Ransdell jumped in tandem with SFC Chris Acevedo and SFC Noah Watts provided aerial videography.

Thanks to WKU PBS and the U.S. Army for sharing this behind-the-scenes video with us!

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